You want to serve healthy, balanced meals. But what matters most is that she keep her strength up. If all she wants to eat is sweets, this isn't the time to worry about that. In fact, weight loss is the enemy of cancer patients, so high-calorie foods are preferable to low-calories ones if keeping weight on is an issue.
There are also some easy ways to boost the calorie content of the foods. Substitute whole milk or cream in hot chocolate, oatmeal, and other cereals and any recipe calling for milk. You can add whole or whipping cream to desserts, pancakes, and waffles and even to mashed potatoes and pureed vegetable soups. Use butter in sauces on vegetables and fish, or make a rich gravy for meats. And top cakes, pies, and other desserts with whipped cream, ice cream, or cream cheese frosting whenever possible.
